The Beauty of Exposed Tub Fillers

November 21, 2015

A beautiful example of a free-standing tub and exposed fitting installationSlideshow

Exposed tub fillers were all but lost for a time, except for the modest devices used in rusting footed tubs. Their scale was very small and they delivered a minimal amount of water, usually with broken white porcelain handles. Times have changed!

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The Clark Museum

November 21, 2015

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On a beautiful December day, Robert, Lulu and I travelled up picturesque Route#7 to Williamstown, MA. to see the new Tadao Ando addition to the CLARK MUSEUM. On this trip, we were more interested in the architecture than the art, although we looked in the galleries as well. A little history; in 1955 Sterling Clark engaged the architect Daniel Perry to design his private museum.  His request was for a classically styled, domestically scaled and solidly constructed building for the art collection he had carefully assembled over forty years. The original building evokes a Greek temple clad in beautiful Danby marble. It has elegant details and a neoclassical facade.

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Thinking About Summer

November 20, 2015

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I wish my garden looked like this photo. Perhaps with a little more attention and some plant purchases, it will.  I am going to spend the weekend clipping and pruning, planting and relaxing.  I hope you will do the same. I love the start of summer!!

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Great Idea: Repurposing Vintage Furniture for the Bath

November 19, 2015

I am not sure what this metal piece was used for before it became a really cool vanity. It's presence is enhanced with the great wallpaper. This is a charming and vibrant environment.Slideshow

A great way to express your personal style and taste is to bring decorative items into the bath. One of the more unique ways to accomplish this is to repurpose an old or vintage piece of furniture into a vanity, especially for the powder room where such details are showcased beautifully. As any antiques shopper will tell you, the objective is to find a piece that looks great but doesn’t cost a lot.

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